Cowl Neck and Stand Up Neck Sweaters in Hayfield Aran with Wool 100g - 7063 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Aran with Wool 7063 – Cowl Neck and Stand Up Neck Sweaters Knitting Pattern (Downloadable PDF)

Pattern Hayfield Aran 7063 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering two classic, beautifully textured sweater designs: a Cowl Neck Sweater and a Stand Up Neck Sweater. Both garments are worked in Hayfield Aran with Wool, a premium aran-weight yarn that combines warmth and stitch definition, making it ideal for the intricate cable and textured stitch work that defines these designs. The pattern covers a generous range of sizes, fitting bust and chest measurements from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) up to 132/137 cm (52/54 in), with actual finished measurements spanning 92 cm to 140 cm, ensuring an inclusive fit for a wide variety of body types.

The Two Designs at a Glance

Cowl Neck Sweater

The Cowl Neck Sweater is a relaxed yet sophisticated pullover featuring a softly draped cowl neckline that adds an elegant, cosy finish. The cowl neck is a popular choice for cold-weather knitwear, as it frames the face and provides extra warmth without the bulk of a traditional roll neck. This version is worked in Hayfield Aran with Wool shade 962, requiring between 5 and 8 balls of 100g depending on the size being knitted. The body of the sweater is enriched with the same cable panel and hurdle stitch detailing described throughout the pattern, giving the finished garment a rich, heritage feel.

Stand Up Neck Sweater

The Stand Up Neck Sweater features a neat, structured stand-up collar that sits close to the neck for a smart, tailored appearance. This design is worked in Hayfield Aran with Wool shade 995 and also requires between 5 and 8 balls of 100g depending on size. A distinctive practical detail of this version is the inclusion of 3 buttons, which are used to fasten the stand-up neck opening, adding a subtle decorative and functional element. Like its cowl neck counterpart, this sweater is built around the same impressive cable and textured stitch construction.

Sizing and Measurements

Both sweaters are available in six sizes, making this pattern suitable for a wide range of knitters and wearers. The full length of the finished garment ranges from 60 cm (23¾ in) to 73 cm (28¾ in), and the sleeve length — which is described as adjustable — runs from 46 cm (18 in) to 51 cm (20 in) across the size range. The width across the back at the underarm measures 46 cm to 70 cm depending on size. These generous proportions make both designs comfortable, wearable sweaters suitable for everyday wear through autumn and winter.

Techniques Used

Both sweaters make use of a combination of classic and more advanced knitting techniques, making this pattern particularly rewarding for knitters with some experience of working cables and textured stitches. Key techniques include:

• Cable knitting – A prominent cable panel spanning 67 stitches and measuring 30 cm (11¾ in) wide forms the centrepiece of both designs. Cables are created by crossing groups of stitches over one another using a cable needle, producing the classic twisted rope or plaited effect synonymous with Aran knitwear.
• Hurdle stitch – The background fabric of both sweaters is worked in hurdle stitch, a simple but attractive textured pattern created by alternating knit and purl rows in a specific sequence. The stated tension for this pattern is 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10 cm over hurdle stitch on 5mm needles.
• Increasing and decreasing – Standard shaping techniques are used throughout to create the fitted armholes, sleeve caps, and necklines of both garments.
• Working with stitch holders – Stitches are placed on holders at key points such as the neckline, a common technique in garment construction that allows sections of the work to be set aside and returned to later.
• Picking up stitches